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Top Trump Adviser Mocked After Boasting About Saving Americans... 19 Cents
- Hassett claimed turkey prices were down 19 cents, linking it to a cheaper Thanksgiving meal on Fox & Friends Weekend.
- Cr lawmakers and critics mocked the claim, arguing a single price sample doesn’t reflect broader food inflation.
- The HuffPost report notes uncertainty about where the 19-cent figure originated and how it related to overall costs.
- Hassett’s remarks followed interviews defending Trump’s claims about Thanksgiving costs and inflation.
- Hassett, reported to have assets of at least $7.6 million in 2024, is cited as Trump’s top pick for the next Fed chair.
- The article notes ongoing political tensions over handling inflation and cost-of-living claims.
- HuffPost frames Hassett’s remarks within a broader narrative of accountability and economic policy.
- The story highlights how social media amplified the exchange and cited public responses.
- The report mentions broader inflation trends using Bureau of Labor Statistics data as context.
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